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approving vs reward

reward vs approving

approving and reward both are nouns.

approving is an adjective but reward is not an adjective.

approving is not a verb while reward is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
approving Yes Yes No No
reward Yes No Yes No
As nouns, reward is a hyponym of approving; that is, reward is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than approving:
  • approving: the formal act of approving
  • reward: an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
approving (noun) reward (noun)
the formal act of approving an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
benefit resulting from some event or action
the offer of money for helping to find a criminal or for returning lost property
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
payment made in return for a service rendered
approving (adjective) reward (adjective)
expressing or manifesting praise or approval
approving (verb) reward (verb)
strengthen and support with rewards
act or give recompense in recognition of someone's behavior or actions
bestow honor or rewards upon
Difference between approving and reward

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